A/N: I'm still pretty new to writing fan fic, but I really hope you guys like it. If you do let me know and I will continue the story! Thanks for reading!

Chapter 1

A year had gone by since they had left Slade on the island. So much had happened for everyone since. The team had gone through some serious growing pains and they had come out the other side stronger for it. Getting Thea back from Merlyn was harder than they thought but now she was back, with Roy and so happy that all of the secrets were behind them. Diggle and Lyla had a beautiful baby girl that had brought a new source of happiness that they all needed. Ella was innocent and pure, exactly what team arrow needed. Then there was Oliver and Felicity. Their relationship had been complicated to say the least. But now a year later they were still good friends and were finally making some time for un-arrow related things.

Game 1.

"Ohmygosh Oliver, this is the best Team Arrow bonding night ever!" Felicity squealed.

Oliver laughed, "Felicity for the millionth time, we are not called Team Arrow."

"Whatever, I'm totally sticking with it and Roy's on board too. Right Roy?" Felicity asked.

"Huh, yeah. Whatever you say Blondie!" He was too busy stuffing his face with the buffet set up in the box.

"Roy, the food isn't going anywhere. Why don't you just come watch the game?" Thea complained.

"Yes dear" Roy mumbled while Felicity and Oliver laughed.

"It's too bad that Dig and Lyla couldn't come. This is going to be an amazing basketball game! Back in Vegas when my mom would work late she would set me up at one of the slow bars with Max. He was the best. He taught me all about basketball and we would bet on every game…with red vines of course. I was only ten after all! But still I can't believe I get to watch Game 1 of the NBA finals in a box!" Felicity took a deep breath. "Sorry I babble when I'm excited."

The others just stared at her while Oliver laughed and threw his arm around her. "I'm glad that your so excited. So who are we betting on today?"

"You sure you have enough red vines Queen?" Felicity wiggled her eyebrows and elicited another laugh from Oliver.

"Yeah, I think I can handle it. So who's your team? Miami or San Antonio?" Oliver asked.

"Oh I'm going with San Antonio all the way! They're the underdogs and I just hate how cocky LeBron James is."

"Hmm well it looks like we've got a bet then Smoak, because I'm thinking Miami is going to take it. There's a difference between cockiness and confidence by the way." Oliver responded.

"Ha! Only you would say that." Felicity walked over to sit behind Thea and Roy.

"I'm just saying, as someone who doesn't miss, like LeBron by the way, there's no shame in being confident in your skills." He said as he settled into the seat next to Felicity.

"Ugh. Maybe you two should just get a room and do it already. This will they, won't they is driving me insane!" Thea exclaimed.

"Shut up Speedy" Oliver admonished. He looked over and saw Felicity blushing.

It had been a weird year for them both. Oliver and Laurel had tried dating but a few months in they realized it wasn't going to work. It was hard to leave the past in the past and they had grown apart. It didn't help that Laurel was always picking fights over how much time Oliver and Felicity spent together. So they parted relatively amicably and were still friends. A few months into Oliver and Laurel's relationship Felicity had started dating Daniel. He was a PR consultant for Queen Consolidated and they had hit it off immediately. They dated for six months but it became harder for Felicity to keep up the ruse that she was always working late when really she was in the foundry helping Oliver. While Felicity really cared for Daniel, she knew that he wasn't the one and that it wasn't fair to string him along. It had only been a few months that both Oliver and Felicity had been single at the same time and while everyone else noticed that they belonged together they seemed to be the last two to catch on.

"ummm anyways…" Felicity mumbled. "San Antonio is a pretty cool city huh?"

Roy and Thea just laughed at Felicity's attempt to change the subject. "Yeah Lis, Texas is pretty great." Thea said. "I still can't believe that Ollie decided that we could actually take a break from all the Arrow stuff."

"Well I know that Felicity is a big fan of basketball and I figured we could all use a break. It's been a pretty crazy year" Oliver retorted. "Plus Roy had never been to Texas."

"Or on a private plane, or in a box at the NBA finals, but hey thats life with the Queens ladies and gentlemen." Roy added, while Felicity giggled.

"Okay boys we get it. Let's just enjoy the game" Felicity said.

And boy did they. The first half was close and at half time the game was tied. During half time they were all laughing and joking around when they heard a lot of cheering. They looked up and realized they were on the jumbotron. They all laughed and waived while the camera moved to celebrities who had floor seats.

"I always forget that you guys are kind of famous" Roy said.

"As weird as it sounds, you kind of get used to it" Thea replied, "especially when you've grown up around it."

"I've been around you guys for three years now and I'm still not used to it." Felicity said.

"You're doing just fine, Felicity. Plus you always look great in the photos that the paparazzi take." Oliver replied.

Thea nudged Roy while Felicity felt the heat creep up her face. "Oh look the players are back for the second half." Felicity exclaimed half in excitement and half relief for having something else to focus on.

The game was close but it was the San Antonio Spurs that bested the Miami Heat to take game one of the series.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! What did I tell you Oliver! Never underestimate the underdog!" Felicity was still cheering while they were waiting for the crowds to thin out.

"Hey, it's just game one. We've got a best of seven series here. Don't get too excited." Oliver laughed.

"Oh I'm excited pal!" she jumped, "that was amazing basketball! Did you see their passing and defence? If they keep playing like that we are in for an amazing series."

"Alright champ" Oliver said as he threw his arm over her shoulder, "Let's get out of here before any diehard Miami fans hear you."

"Fine, but you owe me red vines mister." Felicity said as she and Oliver walked out the door.

The next day Felicity woke up in a huge bed with a smile on her face. She loved waking up in hotels. It was even better when she was travelling with the Queens. Things that seemed so extravagant to her were so normal for them. Like the amazing three bedroom suite they were in now. Felicity padded to her door and when she opened it she laughed. Sitting on the floor was the biggest tub of red vines she had ever seen. There was a note attached.

Felicity,

Never let it be said that I don't pay my debts. - Oliver

She laughed again and realized she was the only one awake. So she went back into her room to get ready for the day. When she walked back out to the living room. She had a red vine in her mouth and one in her hand. She saw that someone had ordered some breakfast so she busied herself making a plate and grabbing some coffee. It was then that Oliver walked out.

"Red Vines and eggs for breakfast huh?" he asked

"Oh yeah, its the breakfast of champions." Felicity laughed. Oliver grabbed the red vine that was in Felicity's hand and started munching on it.

"Hey! That's mine!" she yelled.

"I have it on good authority that you've got a few to spare" Oliver replied. They both laughed and sat down to breakfast. A few minutes later Thea and Roy came out of the third bedroom. Oliver grimaced, but he knew that Thea wasn't a kid anymore and there was no point in pretending his sister still thought boys had cooties.

"Ummm have you guys checked the news yet?" Thea asked.

"Yeah" Felicity responded "I scanned the Financial Times, global papers and the Starling Press and everything looks good. No QC or Verdant emergencies. Why?"

"Oh Felicity, sweet, naive Felicity" Thea lamented. "How many times have I told you to add TMZ to the list?"

"Thea, TMZ is just another gossip rag. If I focus on that I might miss the important things that actually matter." Felicity said.

"Well, then I guess I don't have to worry about you freaking out over this" Thea said as she handed over her phone to Felicity.

Felicity's jaw dropped. There was a picture, two side by side pictures to be exact. One of Roy and Thea holding hands while watching the game and one of Oliver and Felicity after the game had ended. Someone must have taken the photo when they weren't looking. Oliver's arm was around Felicity's shoulder and she was looking up at him and they were both laughing. The article was titled DOUBLE DATE, FIT FOR A QUEEN.

"Oh god" Felicity groaned. "Not this again." She had become a bit of a staple in the gossip magazines as Oliver Queen's 'gal pal'. But when Oliver had started dating Laurel things had calmed down significantly.

Oliver gently pulled the phone out of Felicity's hand to get a better look. The picture certainly made them look like a couple. They looked happy and in love. Oliver scanned the article but only one thing jumped out at him. There was a mention about how Oliver had never looked that happy with Laurel. He couldn't believe it but it seems like TMZ finally got something right. He was never more happy than when he was with Felicity. The realization rocked him a bit and then he looked over at Felicity. She was furiously typing on her laptop checking out other tabloids and cursing every time she saw new articles popping up. He grabbed her hands.

"hey, this will blow over. I promise." Oliver said earnestly.

"I know, I just hate that we're on the radar again. Not that there is a we, just you know, you and me as we…I know that sounds the same but it isn't what I meant." Felicity sighed.

Oliver chuckled, "I know what you meant Felicity. I always know what you mean. Trust me, this will be yesterday's news by lunchtime."

Felicity sighed and pulled her hands out from his. "You're right, come on. We better get downstairs soon. We have a meeting with SA Enterprises about buying their warehouse."

Oliver watched her walk into her room. It was amazing how quickly she could bounce back.

The meeting had gone well and the CEO of SA Enterprises had asked them to come back and pitch again to the Board of Directors tomorrow. Oliver readily agreed and thanked the man for the opportunity. Queen Consolidated was ready to branch out across the US and Texas would be a great start. As they were walking out of the meeting Oliver had an idea. He texted an old friend and within seconds he was smiling at the response.

"I'm going to call the office and let them know that we are going to be here until tomorrow and then I'll call the pilot and ask if we can fly out tomorrow night." Felicity said. "Oliver? Oliver…are you paying attention to me?"

"huh? what? Oh yeah call the office, but tell the pilot that we aren't going to fly back home until late tomorrow night." Oliver responded.

"Why? Our presentation should be done by 4 tomorrow. What are we staying for?" Felicity asked.

"Game 2" Oliver replied as he kept walking.

Felicity froze. Oliver realized a few paces later that Felicity wasn't beside him.

"Oliver Jonas Queen. Are you kidding me?" Felicity screamed.

"Umm no. I thought you would be…" He was cut off by Felicity throwing herself at him in the biggest hug he was sure he had ever had.

"You are the best boss/friend ever!" she exclaimed. It was only a few seconds later that she realized that her arms were wrapped around his neck and that his hands were firmly planted around her waist. They had always been touchy with each other but this was new kind of intimate for them. Sure they had hugged, but it was always an 'I'm happy you are still alive' kind of hug. This felt different. Felicity release her grip and lowered her hands to Oliver's chest. She noticed that his hands were still holding her tight to him.

"Seriously Queen, you're the best." She playfully slapped his chest, "Ok let's go tell Thea and Roy that their vacay has been extended." She laughed as she all but skipped over to their town car. Oliver stood watching her go. The only thing he could think of was how good it felt to have her in his arms and how he would do whatever he could to make her laugh like that again.